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Mark 8:4
   This is the standard throw your hands up in the air response. In other words, nobody expects us to feed them, because we can’t. Besides, it’s impossible. So, this doubt involves disbelief in Jesus’ ability as well as his character. They were saying, Lord you are nice to say it, but you don’t really mean it. So often, this is our response to Jesus’ promises.

Psalm 119:1-85

James 5:9 Grudge not one against another, brethren, lest ye be condemned: behold, the judge standeth before the door.

Heavenly Father, thank you for all that Jesus does in our lives! He makes us able to live so much differently. We must rely on him to help us be the best that we can be. Oh Father, what a mercy it is to have him in our hearts! Thank you for your power to enable us to be your children. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ I pray and praise you, Amen.

Pray for a man who needs salvation.

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Mark 8:3
   It is so precious to read this verse and hear the thinking of the Lord Jesus. He was concerned for the people. This is still the heart of ministry, the people. We must have a desire to meet the needs of the needy. But, keep in mind he had already met spiritual needs that day. He wasn’t just looking to give them food. He would have sent those living close by home to eat in their own homes. this is the order of things, our goal is to meet spiritual, not physical needs. The physical comes afterward, as a result of the spiritual.

Psalm 114:1-118:29

James 5:8 Be ye also patient; stablish your hearts: for the coming of the Lord draweth nigh.

Heavenly Father, you are truly amazing! You love each and every one of us just the same. Thank you for your care for us. May we never fail to serve you wholeheartedly. You deserve our best. You are the reason for our very being and we owe it all to you. May your name be praised for evermore! In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ I pray and praise you, Amen.

Pray for a couple of boys that are sick.

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Mark 8:2
So often we see people coming to Jesus for miracles. Here we get a glimpse into his care personally for the welfare of others. He was not simply a miracle-worker who just did what was asked. No, he is the God of all the universe who cares for the needs of his creation. He was not asked to do anything. This was his idea.

Psalm 108:1-113:9

James 5:7 Be patient therefore, brethren, unto the coming of the Lord. Behold, the husbandman waiteth for the precious fruit of the earth, and hath long patience for it, until he receive the early and latter rain.

Heavenly Father, I can never thank you enough for your care for us. You don’t just offer help, you really want to help us. You love your creatures. I’m so glad. You are so worthy of our worship! In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ I pray and praise you, Amen.

Pray for a woman recovering from surgery.

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Mark 8:1
   Those days here refers to that time in Jesus’ ministry when there was a very large crowd following him. This number lessened later, and was smaller nearer to Jerusalem and the surrounding parts.
   
Psalm 106:1-107:43

James 5:6 Ye have condemned and killed the just; and he doth not resist you.

Heavenly Father, thank you for the fact that even though few turn to Christ, you love all of mankind just the same. You have given us all the opportunity to turn in faith. You have loved us so much! Thank you! In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ I pray and praise You, Amen.

Pray for a woman recovering from surgery.

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Not feeling well, no post today.

Mark 7:37
   What a commentary upon the greatness of the Lord Jesus Christ! He has indeed done all things well. The amazing nature of his miracles is only a fraction of the amazing wonderfulness of salvation through him. What he has done for our souls can never be over exaggerated. We will spend all of eternity realizing the greatness of the Christ.

Psalm 90:1-95:11

James 5:5 Ye have lived in pleasure on the earth, and been wanton; ye have nourished your hearts, as in a day of slaughter.

Heavenly Father, may we thank you every day for the Lord Jesus. He is so wonderful! Thank you for sending your Son to this world to die for us. Your love for us is plain in your sending of the Lord Jesus Christ. The love of Christ is the most pure example of your compassion that could possibly be. You do all things well indeed! In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ I pray and praise You, Amen.

Pray for our nation.

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Mark 7:36
Jesus didn’t want people to believe in him as the Messiah only because he did miracles. This is an interesting commentary on our thinking today. Those who would discount miracles completely are obviously wrong. However, Christianity is not just about believing in the supernatural. Animists and idolaters of all stripes do that. Christianity is about complete trust in and surrender to the person of Jesus Christ. And Jesus makes that quite plain in his ministry.

Psalm 85:1-89:52

James 5:4 Behold, the hire of the labourers who have reaped down your fields, which is of you kept back by fraud, crieth: and the cries of them which have reaped are entered into the ears of the Lord of sabaoth.

Heavenly Father, thank you for allowing us to know you in truth and fact. Knowing you experientially is wonderful, but having the truth about you in our hands, that is a great blessing! You have all the records, and you have shared the record of your Son with us. He is not just a miracle worker, but is our true and wonderful friend. Thank you! In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ I pray and praise You, Amen.

Pray for several people with spiritual needs.

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Mark 7:35
   Immediately he was healed of both his hearing disability and his speech impediment. The nature of Jesus’ miracles is quite genuine. You will not find false messiahs being able to do what he did.

Psalm 79:1-84:12

James 5:3 Your gold and silver is cankered; and the rust of them shall be a witness against you, and shall eat your flesh as it were fire. Ye have heaped treasure together for the last days.

Heavenly Father, you can do the impossible. There is nothing too hard for you. Your limitless wisdom is priceless. All that can be desired cannot be compared with it. Thank you for allowing us to be a part of your world. You are truly great! In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ I pray and praise you, Amen.

Pray for a teacher at a difficult school.

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Mark 7:34
The most interesting thing in this verse is Jesus’ sigh. Why would he sigh? Though we know that sin has damaged this world, we don’t have perfect knowledge like Jesus does. He knows what this world would be like without sin. It is only because of sin that these disabilities crop up. Indeed, we are all imperfect because of it.

Psalm 75:1-78:72

James 5:2 Your riches are corrupted, and your garments are motheaten.

Heavenly Father, you are perfect. And you are good. And that’s what is the most important thing. You are love and you really do care about your creation. That you take the time to think about this little planet is so amazing. But, it’s yours, and that makes the difference. You take care of your stuff. All praise to you! In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ I pray and praise you, Amen.

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Mark 7:33
There is no reason to think there is anything to the way in which Jesus healed this man. There was no prescription in how he touched him. It was the who, and not the how that has the healing power. Jesus healed others in various different ways as far as how he touched them, or spoke to them, or just referred to them.
The point here is only that he healed his ears and his tongue. What he touched tells us that. The method did not contain the power.

Psalm 71:1-74:23

James 5:1 Go to now, ye rich men, weep and howl for your miseries that shall come upon you.

Heavenly Father, thank you so much for being the powerful Creator that you are. We don’t have to be ashamed to worship you. You are indeed all that there is when it comes to really considering reality. Anything that exists must find is source in you. Nothing can be without your permission and maintenance. Even evil must bow to you. Thank you for taking care of us! In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ I pray and praise you, Amen.

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